BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 18 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement:

Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation

The Honourable Andrew Powell

* The Crisafulli Government's Regional Rewards campaign has delivered a $4 million economic win for tourism operators. * The initiative - delivered in partnership with RACQ - has sold out, with all 10,000 $100 discounts snapped up, drawing visitors from across Australia to regional Queensland. * TheCrisafulli Government is delivering a fresh start for Queensland tourism through Destination 2045 after a decade of decline under the former Labor Government.

More than $4 million has been injected into region...